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1999 Carriage Carri LiteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1999 Carriage Carri Lite, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Carriage Carri Lite has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1999 Carriage Carri Lite recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-424 · Sep 4, 2007 · 88 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 02V-312 · Nov 19, 2002 · 1,450 vehicles

Risk. OVER TIME STRESS CRACKS COULD BEGIN TO OCCUR AT THE FRAME INSERTION POINTS AND FRONT CROSS STRUCTURE SURROUNDING THE PIN BOX (HITCH).

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 01V-091 · Jul 31, 2001 · 531 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Carriage.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Carri Lite year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Carri Lite median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Carriage Carri Lite, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FIFTH WHEEL KINGPIN BOX BROKEN WELDSPE02059 · closed Nov 22, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-312
In owners' words

What Carri Lite owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS; SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT AND REAR TIRES. THE TRAILER WAS PULLED OVER AND UPON INSPECTION; THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SPRING SHACKLE ON THE RIGHT REAR END HAD FRACTURED OUT OF PLACE WHERE IT WAS WELDED INTO THE…
Complaint 10169201 · Sep 25, 2006
WHILE BACKING OUT FRAME TORE LOOSE FROM STRAP HANGER WHICH RIPPED PART OF THE FRAME. STRAP HANGER WAS WELDED BACK TO THE FRAME. WELDER WAS NOT ABLE TO GUARANTEE THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 864213 · Jun 26, 2000

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